ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. Aiden Fucci was back in a St. Johns County courtroom Thursday morning to begin the next phase in his murder case. Judge R. Lee Smith said he would allow the trial to be moved from November to February. But his story kept changing, deputies said. News4JAX was there when a knife later identified as the murder weapon was found by divers in a nearby pond. Tristyn was 13 when Fucci killed her in their Dubrin Crossing neighborhood in St. Johns County. The Sheriffs Office is collecting everything out there that could be leads in this case. Hardwick said the investigation doesnt stop with the arrest. The next day, Sheriff Robert Hardwick announced Fuccis arrest. Fucci has been held at the Duval County jail because the St. Johns County jail does not have a juvenile holding area. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. She was the life of the party, said Tracie Hartkemeyer, the gym owner. RELATED: Could Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, be charged as an adult? Her family said she was last seen around midnight. First Coast Newsobtained a copy of the witness list submitted by Fucci's defense team. Fucci appeared in court on Friday morning and was denied bond. Aiden Fucci,who was 14 at the time of her death, has been arrestedon a first-degree murder charge in the death ofTristyn. In the days following Tristyns murder, local residents were forced to have uncomfortable conversations with their children, many of whom attended school not only with Tristyn but with her now-confessed killer. If you have any information on the whereabouts of His girlfriend, whom News4JAX is not naming due to her age, told a detective Fucci had asked her what she would do if he murdered someone. The jeans were found while investigators searched Aidens home. MISSING CHILD The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office is currently seeking the whereabouts of a missing child who was reported missing earlier this morning by family. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. Sentencing for Aiden Fucci, the teen who pleaded guilty to murdering his classmate Tristyn Bailey, is scheduled to begin March 21. We will be sending out further communication soon of how we can assist the Bailey family during this very difficult time., A post shared by iNFINITY ALLSTARS (@infinitycdg), Tristyn was extremely bubbly. Aiden is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in the Volusia County Regional Detention Center, the Office of State Attorney R.J. Larizza said. The list also names six investigators with the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office and at least two minors whose names appear only as initials on the document. He would not comment on a chilling picture out there showing Fucci in the back of a patrol car with the caption: Hey guys has anybody seen Tristyn lately?. The presumed weapon, a buck knife typically used for hunting, was recovered in a pond near the crime scene. He was set to be tried as an adult with jury selection slated to begin Monday morning. Fucci pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, Fucci has been involved in multiple disturbances, With Fuccis guilty plea making headlines. Sheriff:Tristyn Bailey's death was'horrific, brutal murder of a 13-year-old child'. "Particularly for those in St. Johns that have helped from the Mother's Day search, the vigils, remembrances and memorials. All Rights Reserved. For the past year, Bailey also cheered at Infinity Allstars, which posted this message on social media: It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our beloved athlete and friend, Tristyn Bailey. Teenager charged in Tristyn Bailey's killing. Hardwick said when Tristyns cause of death was first announced. During a court appearance in which he appeared virtually, Fucci stared at the ceiling and looked around the empty room multiple times. Aiden Fucci pleads guilty in the murder of St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey Aiden Fucci pleads guilty in the murder of St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Smith said he doesnt plan to drag out the sentencing process and will likely make a decision the same week as the hearing. ", Asked about a possible motive, Larizza responded, "We're still working and investigating this case.". Because Fucci was a juvenile when he committed the crime, his case will be up for review in 25 years. It was there that the body of Tristyn Bailey was discovered. Fucci's next hearing is set for 9 a.m. Thursday in the St. Johns County Courthouse. On May 27, it was announced that Aiden is being charged as an adult on first-degree murder. She was stabbed 114 times. Tristyn Bailey case: State attorney weighing whether to try teens accused killer as an adult. According to its website, the school contains a community that "fosters character development, independence and a lifelong love of learning." State Attorney for the 7th CircuitR.J. Larizza talked about the killing at a press conference on Thursday at the St. Johns County courthouse, where he announced that Fucci's charge had been upgraded from second-degree murder and that he is being charged as an adult. The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office held a news conference to give an update on the search for the missing teen. Asked if Fucci was suffering from any mental health issues or receiving counseling, Larizza said no. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. The teen accused of killing St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey appeared in court on Tuesday. In a show of solidarity and grief for Baileys family, neighbors tied aqua-colored ribbons around their mailboxes, as it was her favorite color. The Sheriffs Office said these individuals had nothing to do with this incident and thanked the public for the tips they have sent in so far. CRIME GUIDELINES NOTE: Each time a minor is arrested, Action News Jax discusses the seriousness of the charge they are facing. 1:45 a.m.:Video evidence from a home shows Tristyn and Aiden walking east on Saddlestone Drive. It says these people "may be called as witnesses for the defense in the pending sentencing hearing." Not too long after, the Crime Scene Unit arrived on the scene and the search was redirected to the nearby woods on Saddlestone Drive. Earlier this month, Fucci stunned the courtroom by pleading guilty to first degree murder in the death of his 13-year-old schoolmate, Tristyn Bailey. St. Johns County Sheriff's Office / via Twitter. Less than an hour later, the Sheriffs Office posted a message to its Facebook page asking the community for help to find the missing teen. One resident called the entire ordeal a wake-up call, saying I cant believe it happened here, but at the same time, of course it happened here. At the 11th hour, just before jury selection was set to start in the case of the State of Florida vs. Aiden Fucci, the 16-year-old pleaded guilty to murdering Patriot Oaks Academy classmate Tristyn Bailey. Smith has been charged with tampering with evidence, which is a third-degree felony, and is out on bond awaiting trial. You can see team coverage of the latest developments in this story on CBS47 and FOX30 Action News Jax at 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30. One resident told News4JAX they remember everyone trying to do anything they could to help with the search even if it was just sharing information and tips on the Durbin Crossing Facebook page. A schoolmate at Patriot Oaks Academy, 14-year-old Aiden Fucci, was arrested on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with her death. An arrest has been made in connection to the death of Tristyn, Sheriff Robert Hardwick of the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office, announced Monday. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, that alert is issued when a child is missing and is believed to be in life-threatening danger, with no indication that the child has been abducted. According to the FDLE, the tip of the knife found in Tristyns wound later matched to a Buck knife that dive team investigators found in the retention pond near her body. If you wish to contribute to the cause, click here to access the GoFundMe. As a juvenile when the offense occurred, he is not eligible for the death penalty. On Tuesday, investigators revealed Bailey had been stabbed to death. Fucci lives 0.3 miles away from where Bailey was discovered. Told everybody lets do it again.. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office says it has made an arrest in relation to the death of a 13-year-old girl whose body was found Sunday evening. The body of Tristyn Bailey, 13, a seventh-grader at Patriot Oaks Academy in Saint Johns,was discovered Sunday, May 9, 2021, hours after her family was reported her missing. Fuccis defense team files a motion requesting the trial be pushed back. In a surveillance video taken inside his familys home, Fuccis mother, Crystal Smith, can be seen entering her sons bedroom after he was taken to the sheriffs office and scrubbing blood off Fuccis jeans. Every time that arm went back, and every time that arm went down, that was premeditation," Larizza said. Here's what we know about the timeline of Tristyn Bailey's disappearance. RELATED: New details into Tristyn Baileys murder investigation in one-on-one with SJC Sheriff Hardwick, Hardwick said social media has played a key role in the investigation thus far, including a Snapchat selfie of murder suspect Aiden Fucci in the back of a patrol car with the caption, Has anybody seen Tristyn lately?. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. At that point, a judge can grant him release, keep his sentence the same or add to his sentence. Shed been reported missing by her family hours before. The Bailey family released a statement after Thursday's press conference recognizing the work of the Sheriff's Office and State Attorney's Office and thanking people in the community for their support. The Bailey family was preparing a special Mothers Day breakfast for mom, Stacy. Judge Howard M. Maltz said he hoped to set Fuccis murder trial date for late 2022. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Everyones heart was in the right place, wanting to figure it out, she said. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Neighbors are also shaken by the teenagers death. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement joins search. Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing Tristyn Bailey, will now be charged as an adult and is facing a charge of first-degree premeditated murder. Trial set for November. A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. A Jacksonville native and proud University of North Florida alum, Francine Frazier has been with News4Jax since 2014 after spending nine years at The Florida Times-Union. During the status hearing Thursday, Judge R. Lee Smith set a tentative sentencing date for Fucci for the week of March 21. We will continue to investigate this case fully and will begin transitioning this case to the State Attorneys Office.. Aiden Fuccienters a plea of not guiltyonthe first-degree murder charge. The warrant says Smith was present on May 9 while Aiden was being interviewed by investigators about Tristyns death. As they dealt with the aftermath, the community rallied around The Bailey 7, as her family dubs themselves, with ribbons around the neighborhood, charity walks and multiple memorial services with everyone wearing aqua Tristyns favorite color. They wore aqua and held paper lanterns and candles. However, there are no other suspects connected to her death at this time. Aidens mother Crystal Smith turned herself in following a warrant for her arrest for evidence tampering charges. Monday marks one year since 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was murdered in her Durbin Creek Neighborhood. At this point, Fuccis trial is set to begin in November 2022. I also recognize everyone else needs to grieve through this process like us so I will forward this go fund me started by a family friend, Russell said. Aiden will be charged as an adult, according to motions filed in court. Deputies said this is the very early stages of a complex investigation. Aiden appeared before a judge for a first appearance following the announcement that he would be charged as an adult. Make Yahoo Your Homepage. It can happen anywhere., I hope that parents will learn something from this vicious and brutal murder, and that is that you need to know what your kids are doing and what they are saying, State Attorney Larizza said. Fellow Patriot Oaks Academy student Aiden Fucci was taken into custody overnight and is being held at the Department of Juvenile Justice. We ask for our Infinity family to pray for comfort, strength and understanding for Tristyns family and all of the athletes from our gym. Smith: I want to make sure that you understand that you need to be talking to your attorney about that, do you understand sir? Hardwick confirmed the morning of May 10 that Tristyn's body has been found. Aiden Fucci is charged with the murder of his 13-year-old schoolmate Tristyn Bailey. The individual has been identified as Tristyn Bailey who is a 13 year old white female. The deadline to submit any additional discovery was Feb. 16. Every Mothers Day, shes going to be very sad.. According to the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office, the last time Baileys family saw her was about 12 a.m. Sunday. The gifts, prayers, thoughts, messages, donations, hugs and memories shared have been overwhelming, we cannot believe the boundless out cry of support for Tristyn and our family. Monday, that was confirmed. The drain in the sink, where Smith was seen washing the jeans, also tested positive for blood, according to the arrest warrant. They both lived in the Durbin Crossing neighborhood. A knife that had Tristyns blood on it and that investigators said belonged to Fucci. Crystal Lane Smith, the mother of 14-year-oldAiden Fucci,isarrested on a warrant charging her with tampering with evidencefollowing the killing of Tristyn Bailey. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Teenage boy accused of killing Tristyn Bailey 13-year-olds body was found in wooded area just over 16 hours after she was last seen at communitys amenity center A celebration of life was held to honor the life of Tristyn. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Both restaurants are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 5 P.M. UPDATE: A petition on Change.org has gathered more than 200,000 signatures, urging the State Attorneys Office to charge Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing Tristyn Bailey, as an adult. Your browser does not support HTML5 audio. but he would say that if he was going to murder someone, it was going to be planned, she recalled. But investigators squashed that theory quickly and said they had just one suspect Aiden Fucci a teenaged schoolmate of Tristyns arrested in the early morning hours of May 10, 2021, the day after she was killed. Tristyns family told investigators that she was last seen at home around midnight. He indicated to several witnesses that he was going to kill someone by taking them in the woods and stabbing them, which are certainly the facts of this case, State Attorney R.J. Larizza said of Fucci after revealing the shocking details of the attack. Photo taken in Durbin Crossing community on Jan. 18, 2022. recalled last year during a public memorial, found Tristyns body by a retention pond, showed Fucci heading back in the other direction. The murder of St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was 100% premeditated, a friend of accused killer Aiden Fucci said, according to those newly released court documents. All the items tested positive for blood. ), (Provided by St. Johns County Sheriff's Office/WJXT). 11:30 a.m.:Sheriff's office confirms identity of body found as that of Tristyn Bailey and announces arrest of Aiden Fucci, a 14-year-old classmate, on charges of second-degree murder. Please Share This Post!A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. Fucci will mostly likely be housed apart from adults at least until he's 18 years old. 12:15 P.M. UPDATE: A source told Action News Jax that Tristyn Bailey, the St. Johns County girl who was found dead on Sunday, suffered multiple stab wounds. A judge set March 21-22 as the sentencing dates for Aiden Fucci in the 2021 stabbing death of St. Johns County classmate Tristyn Bailey, who was 13. The judge said his first degree premeditated murder charge is a capital felony punishable by life or death. 4:20 P.M. UPDATE: Several events to honor the memory of Tristyn Bailey, the St. Johns County teen who was found dead on Mothers Day, are taking place Friday and Saturday. Fucci's legal team may try to prove that he feels remorse for the crime. The search was called off around 8:30 p.m. after it got dark. Because Fucci has been charged as an adult, The St. Augustine Record is naming him even though he is a juvenile. He said that he would just walk at night or something and find a random person walking too and just drag them in the woods and stab them.. They are starting to comb through those items right now. 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. The State Attorneys Office said it is still looking through evidence and interviews in making the decision whether to charge Fucci as an adult. According to reports from the jail, Fucci has been involved in multiple disturbances and has threatened to kill inmates, corrections officers and their families. Fuccis mother, Crystal Lane Smith, is charged with tampering with evidence. The teenage girl was an athlete and well-known in the cheer sport community, which is remembering her for her bright smile and big personality. The trial could also include character statements from Fucci's family members, teachers or anyone who knew him before the crime. What we know about Tristyn Baileys disappearance, Sheriff Robert Hardwick announced Fuccis arrest. Family, friends and neighbors gathered to remember Tristyn Bailey one year after she was killed. All rights reserved. As students return to school this morning, grief counselors are being made available to her classmates at Patriot Oaks Academy. 8:49 p.m.: Aiden and his parents are placed in a St. Johns County Sheriff's Office interview room. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. "At least 49 of those stab wounds were to the hands, arms and the head. Aiden Fucci, 14, charged with second degree murder in the death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey in St. Johns County. They realized the youngest of the familys five children, 13-year-old Tristyn, wasnt in the house. Ashley Harding joined the Channel 4 news team in March 2013 and reports every weekday for The Morning Show. Bailey was found stabbed to death on Mothers Day in 2021 near a wooded area of her neighborhood. The State Attorneys Office releases new documents into the investigation of the murder of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. A sentencing date is now set for the teenager who pleaded guilty to murdering his classmate, 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey in St. Johns County in 2021. Shortly after Hardwick spoke Sunday night, the Sheriffs Office issued a statement. A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, last seen in St. Johns, Florida. Fuccis lawyers file a motion requesting to remove him from solitary confinement in the Duval County Detention Center. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Fucci enters a plea of guilty in the 2021 killing of St. Johns County 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Action News Jax Law and Safety Expert Dale Carson, with experience as an officer and the FBI, said crews could possibly be searching for the murder weapon. A cause of death has not been released at this time. This could include evidence of Fucci's disciplinary history at school, grades, health history, family history, home life and any family criminal history. Reports newly released by the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office Thursday revealed that Fucci has reportedly engaged in multiple disturbing instances while incarcerated at the Duval County Jail. "This could have simply been the case of the wrong place atthe wrong time here,' Larizza said in referring to the situation in which the victim found herself in. This is a grieving community and were going to respect that grieving community. Aiden Fucci, 14, is charged with first degree murder in the stabbing death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. RELATED: Timeline of events in disappearance, death of St. Johns County teen Tristyn Bailey. Her family notified the police around 10 a.m. Sunday morning and police had been searching ever since. She was on two cheer squads. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. When asked about two homes that are taped off in the community, SJSO said: Theres a lot of people in this community were talking to.. Courtney Sparks, Baileys cheer coach at Patriot Oaks Academy, described her as a caring young lady who was a natural leader. This is just absolutely devastating for everyone who knew and loved her. The State Attorneys Office releases dozens of emails sent to the school resource officer as well as St. Johns County Sheriffs Office investigators. Tristyn Bailey (13) lived in St Johns County with her parents Stacey and Forrest, and her 4 siblings Brittney Bailey Russell, Alexis Bailey and Sophia Bailey along with brother Teegan Bailey. Larizza declined to answer any questions at the news conference about any evidence of sexual assault in the case whether Fucci or Bailey had any kind of romantic relationship; if the victim may have been restrained in any way; or if there was any evidence of Fucci actively attempting to target any other female for assault. Shes grown so much as a tumbler this year. Specializes in Clay County issues, general assignment reporting and stories off the beaten path and anchors weekend evening newscasts. Vigil for Tristyn Bailey Dozens gather to honor Tristyn Bailey. All rights reserved. We saw moms and families out walking the woodline in clothes like church clothes yesterday. Copyright 2021 WJXT/News4Jax. The defense said it needed more time, as one of Fuccis attorneys said he is working on a separate case involving the death penalty. The body of Tristyn Bailey, 13, a seventh-grader at Patriot Oaks Academy in Saint Johns, was discovered Sunday, May 9, 2021, hours after the teenager was reported missing by her family. Crystal Smith, the mother of 14-year-old Aiden Fucci, who is accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, enters a written plea of not guilty for an evidence tampering charge in connection to Tristyns killing. At the time of her death, Tristyn was a seventh-grade cheerleading team captain at Patriot Oaks Academy. They also thanked the judicial system and law enforcement for their work on the case. Investigators will share that information with Tristyn's family before determining if or when to release it to the media. At this time, investigators are not releasing information into how or why Tristyn was killed. His next court date to schedule his sentencing hearing is Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Bailey, 13, was reported missing Sunday and found dead hours later in her St. Johns County neighborhood. 6 P.M. UPDATE: Action News Jaxs Dani Bozzini got to speak one-on-one to St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick about the latest in the investigation into Tristyn Baileys murder. Its a neighborhood where more houses than not have some type of surveillance or doorbell cameras, residents told News4JAX. UPDATED STATEMENT RE MISSING CHILD: pic.twitter.com/qfji7m9y4p. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. We do ask for your continued respect for our privacy as well as of Tristyn's teammates and her school. While he knows there is anger in the community, he urged people not to believe everything they see or hear until investigators review it. While he was booked in St. Johns County, he is being held at a Department of Juvenile Justice facility in Volusia County. 10:30 A.M. UPDATE: More social media accounts reported to the St. Johns County Sheriffs Office have been added to a list of accounts that are using this case to try to gain fame and followers. The Sheriffs Office says that they have investigated the below accounts and they no longer needed to be forwarded to the Sheriffs Office. Bailey, 13, a cheerleader at Patriot Oaks Academy in St. Johns, was found dead in a wooded area of the Jacksonville suburb at about 6 p.m. Sunday, according to Click here to read details from Larizzas public briefing. Investigators said there are lots of witnesses they are interviewing, but only one suspect in custody. According to social media posts, students will be wearing white to honor Bailey. So, I want to make sure you understand that you have the ability to talk to her and make sure that you let her know if there are any witnesses that youd like called. Surveillance footage and multiple Snapchat videos are among the new evidence released by the State Attorneys Office. RELATED: Aiden Fucci, accused killer of St. Johns County teen, took Snapchat selfie in police car asking if anyone had 'seen Tristyn lately', RELATED: Arrest report says 14-year-old Aiden Fucci changed story several times, blood found on clothes in bedroom, Monday, 8:30 p.m. the public is invited to South Durbin Amenities Center for a candlelight vigil, RELATED:Deputies: Body found in St. Johns County believed to be missing 13-year-old girl. The search was called off after the body was found by a neighbor just after 6 p.m., but no details were given. Aiden Fucci appears in St. Johns County court on Thursday. About 10 a.m., the Sheriffs Office said, Baileys family reported her missing. A day after she was found dead, students at Patriot Oaks Academy and neighboring Durbin Creek Elementary were encouraged to wear white in her memory. He was a witness to a missing persons case. At this time, here's what we know about the timeline of 14-year-old Aiden Fucci's arrest in relation to Tristyn Bailey's death. Aiden Fucci Aiden Fucci, 14, has been arrested for the second degree murder in the death of Tristyn Bailey. (Fucci said at his Feb. 6 plea that he is on several medications but has not been diagnosed with a mental disorder.). Victim impact statements are usually part of the sentencing phase. Our goal in any investigation is to ensure proper accountability across the board for successful prosecution., He added, Crystal Smith will be held responsible for her role in this case and justice will be served for Tristyn Bailey and her family.. After her son left with deputies, surveillance cameras inside the house captured Smith going into Aidens room, grabbing a pair of jeans, then scrubbing the jeans in a bathroom sink. A friend of Tristyns later told investigators he feels responsible because he invited her out to his house that night. Aiden Fucci pleads guilty to murder in death of Tristyn Bailey, Bailey was found stabbed to death on Mothers Day, News4JAX was there when a knife later identified. 3:30 a.m.:Video from the same home shows a person believed to be Aiden heading in opposite direction alone, carrying white Nike shoes. Now, 14-year-old Aiden Fucci is charged with her While a motive for killing the 13-year-old cheerleader has never been made clear, friends of Fucci told detectives he owned several knives, and that hed thought about killing someone. After an exhausting search by the sheriffs office and the neighborhood, a body believed to be Tristyns was found. On Friday morning, students at Pacetti Bay Middle School in St. Johns County wore white to remember Tristyn, who was a student at Patriot Oaks Academy. AT&T Deals. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Fuccis trial is set to begin Nov. 7, 2022. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. In an updated statement, the sheriffs office revealed that Tristyn was stabbed to death. Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app. The Sheriffs Office said these individuals had nothing to do with this incident and thanked the public for the tips they have sent in so far. Right now, hes facing a second-degree murder charge. UNCUT: Press play below to watch Sheriff Hardwick announce Fuccis arrest: Investigators later said the jeans were wet because Fuccis mother, Crystal Lane Smith, had tampered with evidence. 4:49 p.m.:Florida Missing Child Alertissued for Tristyn. Larizza took the case to a grand jury, and Fucci was indicted May 27, 2021, on a first-degree murder charge. 8:30 p.m.:Candlelight vigilhonors Tristyn at the South Durbin Crossing Amenities Center. Her arrest comes just under a month after Tristyns body was found on May 9, hours after her family had reported her missing in St. Johns County, Florida, the sheriffs Within two hours, an emotional Sheriff Robert Hardwick made the discovery official with an announcement to the public. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/krno3rvjfR. SJSO said Tristyns family notified them of her disappearance at 10 a.m. on May 9. The manner of death is homicide. St. Johns County Sheriff's Office booking photo of Aiden Fucci, who is being held by the Department of Juvenile Justice. The Patriot Oaks Academy middle school football team honors Tristyn Baileys family at the schools homecoming game. RELATED: Could Aiden Fucci, the teen accused of killing 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, be charged as an adult? Fucci will be back in court for another status hearing on March 8. The family, who calls themselves "The Bailey 7," released astatementto the public following Fucci's change of plea. Tristyn was reported missing to police by her family around 10 a.m. on Sunday. Tristyn was last seen in St. Johns,Florida, on Sunday morning after being reported missing by her family at 10am. Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. Judge Lee Smith grants a continuance filed by Aiden's attorney, Joshua Mosely, until Feb. 2. A Florida Missing Child Alert was issued for Tristyn. Fucci has pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree murder. 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